RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

Killbuck Village Council met in regular session on April 20, 2022 at 7:00 pm in the Village Hall 138 S Main Street Killbuck, OH 44637 with Rick Allison presiding.

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call:

Lisa Kauffman, Tyler McCombs, Cindy Miller, Travis Scott, Gary Wagers present. Ted Thorpe absent.

In Attendance:

Brogan Steimel, WKLM
Tim Stryker- Lieutenant Holmes County Sheriff Dept
Kyle Gumto – Aspen Energy
Marty Stracke – Resident (259 S Water Street)

Approval of Previous Minutes:

Discussion: Travis Scott made a motion to approve the minutes, Cindy Miller seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.

VOTING ROLL CALL

Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs: Abstain
Cindy Miller: Yes
Travis Scott: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Absent
Gary Wagers: Yes

VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 4, No: 0, Abstain: 1

Fiscal Officer Report:

Representative’s Name: Linda Campbell

Approval of Bills: Lisa Kauffman made a motion to pay current bills in the amount of $81,487.07 Tyler McCombs seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.

VOTING ROLL CALL

Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs:Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Travis Scott: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Absent
Gary Wagers: Yes

VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0

Street Report:

Discussion: Clay worked on the alleys.

Park Report:

Representative’s Name: Rick Allison / Linda Campbell

Disussion: Girls softball has been using the park. Little league will start next week.  Soccer will start in the next couple weeks. Scoreboards are installed, Millersburg Electric will be coming to hook them up in the near future.  Gary & Mary Wagers planted the tree Saturday in memory of their Son Scott Wagers.  Checking on prices for flags from the VFW.

Per Nat Quicksall email dated April 19, 2022 an additional 8,917 is needed for the local share for the parking lot project at the park due to the engineer’s estimate coming in higher than the preliminary estimate, making the total local share 29,989.00.  After some discussion Gary Wagers made a motion to proceed with said project, Cindy Miller seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.

VOTING ROLL CALL

Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs:Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Travis Scott: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Absent
Gary Wagers: Yes

VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0

Sewer / Water Report:

Discussion: The Water license is in compliance until 2027.

Solicitor Report:

None

Citizens Comments & Guest:

Kyle Gumto, Aspen Energy, came to discuss the options we have in light of the bankruptcy of VESA, the current gas aggregate provider for the village through 2023.  Julie will review bankruptcy documents and Kyle will get more information on what rates are available. 

Lieutenant Tim Stryker: Came to do the quarterly report of his department concerning police protection provided.  Wants council to know that he is down two officers but has two currently in the academy and hopeful in the near future to be back to full staff.  He also wanted to review if it was okay to email the patrolling hours, receipt and invoice monthly to Linda.  After reviewing Council and the Mayor gave Tim the okay to provide the monthly reports via email. Some discussion took place about patrolling the alleys more and focusing on late evening patrols.  Council and the Mayor Thanked Lieutenant Stryker and his staff for the services they provide.

Legislation:

RESOLUTION 2022-09

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE OF KILLBUCK TO USE THE STANDARD ALLOWANCE FOR THE LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUND AS AUTHORIZED BY THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY

Classification: General
Status: Waive & Approval

Lisa Kauffman made a motion to waive the three readings, Tyler McCombs seconded, with all others approving, motion carried. Travis Scott made a motion to approve, Cindy Miller seconded, with all others approving, motion carried.

VOTING ROLL CALL

Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs:Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Travis Scott: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Absent
Gary Wagers: Yes

VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0

Prior Business:

Topic: Security Cameras
Presented By: Tyler McCombs / Linda Campbell

Discussion: The cameras will be installed on April 28.

Topic: Benches
Presented By: Rick Allison

Discussion:  Still working on making it out there to get estimates.

Topic: Blessing Box
Presented By: Council/Mayor

Discussion: The box is currently being built. Steve Maag indicated he would be interested in sponsoring.

Topic: Privacy Fence — Sue Fair (240 Water Street)
Presented By: Steve Patterson

Discussion: No building permit is needed, met with resident to review the placement of said fence.

Topic: Kimble Contract
Presented By: Mayor

Discussion: The trash contract is getting ready to expire, would like to add additional bins for the new ball fields at the park.  Linda will contact Brett, with Kimble to discuss a contract and additional bins. Still waiting on a response from Brett. Still no update from Kimble.

Topic: Person occupying a garage at 259 S Water Street & Having cats at large 
Presented By: Council / Solicitor

Discussion: Letter was mailed and Marty Stracke came to address council.  He stated that he did not know that he was in violation of an ordinance and or zoning because of previous conversations he had with Holmes County Planning Commission (Arnie Oliver) and the Holmes County Health department.  Health department stated he could have a porta john delivered to the premises.  Course of action he will contact Mike Judson and attend the BPA meeting on April 27.

New Business:

Topic: CDBG grant funding
Presented By: Linda Campbell

Discussion: Attended the yearly grant funding meeting.  Killbuck’s income survey has expired.  After some discussion, Linda is to research companies that provide this service.

Topic: Regional Council of Governments Delegate and Alternate Delegate Designee form for (R.I.T.A).

Travis Scott made a motion to delegate Linda Campbell as the delegate and Rick Allison as the Alternate, Gary Wagers seconded, with all others approving.

VOTING ROLL CALL

Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs:Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Travis Scott: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Absent
Gary Wagers: Yes

VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0

Executive Session:

None

Next Scheduled Meeting:

Type: Regular
Date: 5/4/22
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Village Hall 138 S Main Street Killbuck, OH 44637
Comments: 

Meeting Adjourn:

Motion was made to adjourn meeting by Lisa Kauffman at  8:47pm and seconded by Tyler McCombs, with all others approving, motion carried.

VOTING ROLL CALL

Lisa Kauffman: Yes
Tyler McCombs:Yes
Cindy Miller: Yes
Travis Scott: Yes
Ted Thorpe: Absent
Gary Wagers: Yes

VOTING RESULTS – Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0

Minutes prepared by Linda Campbell, Fiscal Officer 5/4/22
Approved by Rick Allison, Mayor 5/4/22
Attested by Linda Campbell, Fiscal Officer 5/4/22
Attested by Lisa Kauffman, President of Council 5/4/22

SIGNATURES ON FILE